Via Engiadina Walking Holiday | Hiking

Country

Switzerland

Grade

Moderate

Duration

6 Nights

Style

Self-Guided

Type

Village-to-Village

Price

from £1195

Unforgettable walks
With you every step
Handpicked hotels with warm hospitality
Mountain holiday specialists since 1997

Hike from village to village amidst the breathtaking alpine treasures of Switzerland's Engadin valley

The River Inn, fed by the waters of more than 800 glaciers, starts at the Maloja Pass and fills many a glistening alpine lake along its path. The river flows through multiple alpine treasures, including Grevasalvas village, where scenes from Heidi were filmed in the 1970s, adding a nostalgic touch to your adventure.

Marvel at the brilliant-white glaciers of the Bernina range as you pass Silvaplana and St. Moritz. Leave the tourist centres behind and walk through dreamy mountain villages into the pristine Swiss National Park. For over 100 years, nature has flourished undisturbed in this south-eastern corner of Switzerland, making the Via Engiadina trek an unparalleled journey through an unspoilt mountainous landscape.

Our comprehensive maps and notes ensure easy self-navigation, with your baggage transported daily to each carefully selected overnight stop. You choose the dates; we ensure everything is organised to perfection.

Browse this page for all you need to know about our village-to-village Via Engiadina walking holiday in Switzerland, and then click the ‘Enquire’ or ‘Book Now’ buttons, submit some information and let our skilled enquiry team help you make this holiday a reality.

At a Glance

Dates

01 July– 11 October 2026
(You can start any day)

Price

June, July & August – £1295
September & October – £1195
Single Supplement – £295

Grade

Moderate
Expect to walk for 4 – 7 hours each day, with between 560m – 1000m of ascent and 550m – 1175m of descent

What’s Included

Handpicked Hotels – 6 nights, Bed & Breakfast in 3* & 4* hotels.
Luggage Transfers – each day between hotels.
Travel Guide App – all you need to follow the Via Engiadina. In addition to a digital map, you will find further information about your route. The App is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
Service-Hotline – available 7 days a week from 8am – 8pm, and provided by our local partner in Switzerland.

N.B. Tourist Tax is not included in the price, and will need to be paid locally.

Optional Extras

Additional Nights – 3* Hotel in Zurich – £100pp, 4* Hotel in Zurich £125pp (B&B)

Travel

The best airport to fly into is Zurich. From here take the stunningly beautiful train journey to St Moritz, followed by a short bus ride to Maloja high in the Upper Engadine. Find out more here

On your departure day (Day 7), the train from Zernez to Zurich takes approx. 3 hours so if you have an early flight home we recommend adding an extra night in Zurich at the end of your holiday.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive
Make your own way to Maloja. We recommend flying to Zurich and taking the train to St Moritz (approx 3½ hours), where a connecting bus will take you to Maloja (30 mins). Alternatively, you can fly to Milan or Bergamo and hire a car. Arrive and settle in.
Overnight – 3* Hotel, Maloja (B&B)
Day 2
Maloja - St Moritz
Route Statistics – 20 km, 6 – 7 hours walking, 1055m ascent / 685m descent
After starting your hike in Maloja, you soon reach Heididorf (Heidi’s village), which is actually called Grevasalvas. Just before you reach the bottom of the valley at picturesque Sils-im-Engadin, the trail takes you past Silvaplana to St. Moritz with a constantly breathtaking view over the lakes of the Upper Engadin.
Overnight – 3* Hotel, St Moritz (B&B)
Day 3
St. Moritz - Bever
Route Statistics – 20 km, 6 – 7 hours walking, 960m ascent / 1075m descent
High above St. Moritz, a day of fabulous mountain vistas unfolds as you follow the trail along Piz Padella and ultimately reach Alp Muntatsch. Later in the day, the hike brings you to the village of Samedan , and from here, the Val Bever and your overnight destination is just a stone’s throw away.
Overnight – 4* Hotel, Bever (B&B)
Day 4
Bever - Zuoz
Route Statistics – 13 km, 3 – 4 hours walking, 620m ascent / 610m descent
Today the Via Engiadina rewards you with an easier day, as you climb gradually to Crast Mora. Enjoy the view of the valley floor and the nearby peaks of the Bernina range. The route takes you over stone stairs and forest roads to a plateau. You will cross a stream above the Val Müra gorge and descend into Zuoz.
Overnight – 3* Hotel, Zuoz (B&B)
Day 5
Swiss National Park - Circular Hike
Route Statistics – 13km, 4-5 hours walking, 690m ascent / 685m descent
The day starts with a short bus or rail journey, which you pay for locally. Setting off from S-chanf, you venture into the Swiss National Park (Switzerland’s only National Park), traversing verdant pastures to Val Trupchun, one of the most idyllic side valleys of the Upper Engadin. Today is a feast of rich diversity in an area of outstanding flora and fauna.
Overnight – 3* Hotel, Zuoz (B&B)
Day 6
Zuoz - Zernez
Route Statistics – 20km, 5½ – 6½ hours walking, 610m ascent/ 860m descent
Your final day starts by meandering along the valley floor of the Upper Engadin. You pass through enchanting pine and larch woodland, coming across idyllic Engadin hamlets and villages as you go. Then you ascend to the Acla Laret and pass Chapella. As you cross the Punt Ota brook, you effectively leave the Upper Engadin and enter the Lower Engadin. Your week finishes by descending through fragrant mountain meadows to Zernez.
Overnight – 3* Hotel, Zernez (B&B)
Day 7
Depart
After breakfast, either make your own onward travel arrangements from Zernez or add an extra night.
The train to Zurich takes approx. 3 hours, so you might consider adding a night in Zurich, one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Via Engiadina?

The Via Engiadina is a long-distance hiking route that traverses the Engadin Valley under eastern Switzerland majestic 4000m peaks. It runs along the valley’s sunny, south-facing slopes, broadly following the course of the River Inn from Maloja in the Upper Engadin to Zernez in the Lower Engadin.

Is the Via Engiadina a great route for walkers?

Yes — the Via Engiadina is a beautiful and rewarding long-distance route through the Engadin Valley in eastern Switzerland. It offers classic alpine scenery, efficiently waymarked trails, and charming villages like Guarda and Zuoz, with comfortable inns along the way. The route combines mountain views, forests, and meadows without requiring technical skills, and good public transport makes it easy to adapt or shorten stages. It’s one of Switzerland’s most scenic and accessible multi-day hikes, which is why we have created this inspirational walking holiday.

How long does it take to walk the Via Engiadina, and how difficult is it?

With our itinerary, the Via Engiadina takes 6 days, walking between 4 and 7 hours each day. This is classed as one of our moderate walking holidays in terms of difficulty, but you need to be comfortable on relatively sizeable ascents and descents, as is common with many alpine routes.

When is the best time to walk the Via Engiadina?

The Via Engiadina is best walked between the end of June and the start of October when the trails are generally free of snow.

Walking the Via Engiadina in summer or autumn offers two distinct but equally beautiful experiences. In summer, the trail is alive with wildflowers, lush alpine meadows, and long sunny days. By autumn, the air turns crisp and clear, larch forests glow golden, and the paths are less frequented, making for wonderfully peaceful walking. Both seasons offer excellent trail conditions.

Why book with Collett’s?

Unforgettable walks
With you every step
Handpicked hotels with warm hospitality
Mountain holiday specialists since 1997

Need to Knows

Trusted local partner – please note that this holiday is organised and delivered in collaboration with a trusted local partner based in Switzerland.

Group size – for safety reasons, the minimum number for the holiday is two people.

Luggage Transfers – you are limited to one piece of luggage per person, weighing no more than 20kg max. and clearly labelled with the tags provided.

Terrain – This route uses waymarked routes only, providing mostly straightforward navigation in good weather. Trails vary from well-trodden woodland paths to steeper paths on looser, rocky terrain. Surefootedness is essential and naturally, in the high mountains, a certain level of hiking experience and a good level of fitness are essential. Also, in early season, on higher terrain, you might have to cross patches of snow.

ETIAS – The European Travel Information and Authorisation System is not due to be introduced until late-2026. Currently there is not an exact date as to when it will come into force. This means you do not need to have a ETIAS for travel to Europe at the moment. For more information read our blog article here

Booking Conditions – be sure to read our full terms and conditions here before booking.

At Your Own Risk – please read the important notes here.

Travel Advice – check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice here.

Passport & Visa – any questions should be directed to the relevant embassy of your destination country; find out more here. It is your responsibility to be in possession of a full passport, valid for your chosen destination.

Travel Insurance – having adequate and valid travel insurance is a condition of booking with us. Details of our insurance partner, Campbell Irvine, are here.

Health Information – You should carry either an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) Neither is an alternative to adequate travel insurance. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/

ABTA – Independent travel advice and help is always available from ABTA by calling 020 3117 0599 or visiting www.abta.com.